Chair of London Councils’ Grants Committee, Mayor Sir Steve Bullock said: “There has never been a more important time for us to offer a helping hand to Londoners wanting to get back into work.

“With the support of the ESF programme, we can double the funding available to schemes helping reduce unemployment across the capital, and I look forward to receiving applications from groups looking for our support.”

For more information on how to apply for funding go to the London Councils’ ESF webpages. The deadline for applications is 12 noon, 31 October 2011.